News & Announcements
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Iraq to subsidize Ramadan foodsThe government allocated $500 million to subsidize basic foods during Ramadan, in an effort to protect families from price hikes. |
Al-ShorfaWed, Jul 2, 2014 | Tue, Jul 8, 2014 | |
Iraq launches three housing projectsThe Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced the housing projects will include schools, markets and health centres. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Dec 3, 2013 | Mon, Dec 9, 2013 | |
Iraq expands refugee camps as Syrians flee violenceThe Iraqi government launched an extensive programme to provide free health coverage and distribute food aid, clothes and other items to Syrian refugees in Iraq. Public schools in Iraq will also be open to Syrian students. |
Al-ShorfaWed, Sep 4, 2013 | Tue, Sep 10, 2013 | |
Record 118,000 university students enrolled this year in IraqThe number of students admitted to Iraqi universities is the highest it has been in a decade. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Oct 8, 2013 | Thu, Oct 17, 2013 | |
Iraq opens 600 new schools in SeptemberAs part of a national plan to improve education in the country, Iraq opened 600 new schools last month, with plans for additional schools in the coming months. |
Al-ShorfaThu, Sep 26, 2013 | Wed, Oct 2, 2013 | |
Iraq helps university students with $381 million in grantsThe Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education allocated funds to help university students finance their undergraduate and graduate studies. |
Al-ShorfaWed, Dec 4, 2013 | Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq Approves Anbar Infrastructure FundsRehabilitation projects will include energy, water, roads and reconstruction of public service buildings. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Nov 26, 2013 | Wed, Nov 27, 2013 | |
Baghdad-Basra railway line enters into serviceThe passenger and cargo railway passes through various cities. |
Al-ShorfaMon, May 19, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Iraq earmarks funds for emergency medical aidFunds will be used to buy medical supplies, medicines, and generators. |
Al-ShorfaFri, Jul 11, 2014 | Wed, Jul 16, 2014 | |
Iraq creates 19 new collegesThe new colleges and departments at Baghdad University will facilitate higher education in Iraq, and include programs in environmental studies, genetic engineering and various branches of the humanities. |
Al-ShorfaTue, Aug 20, 2013 | Tue, Aug 27, 2013 | |
GOI launches project to loan 80 billion Iraqi dinars to farmersThe loan will allow for farmers to acquire agricultural equipment and seeds for digging canals and water wells. |
Al-ShorfaFri, May 16, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Hundreds of expatriate doctors return to IraqIraq’s Ministry of Health recently announced 2,500 expatriate doctors have returned home as part of a programme to bring Iraqi professionals back to the county. |
Al-ShorfaThu, Jan 30, 2014 | Wed, Feb 5, 2014 | |
Travelport Opens New Office in IraqTravelport, a global travel industry services provider headquartered in the United States, recently cemented its presence in Iraq with the opening of a new Erbil office. |
TravelportWed, Aug 21, 2013 | Fri, Aug 23, 2013 | |
Boeing Delivers First Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi AirwaysThe delivery reflects modernization of Iraq’s commercial aviation system and is an important milestone in Boeing’s efforts to help rebuild Iraq’s aviation infrastructure. |
BoeingMon, Aug 12, 2013 | Wed, Aug 14, 2013 | |
Housing fund helps Iraqis build their own homesThe Iraqi Ministry of Reconstruction and Housing has granted loans to around 41,000 Iraqis over the past two years to help them build new homes. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Dec 4, 2013 | Tue, Dec 10, 2013 | |
Iraq rolls out new health insurance policyThe plan signifies a positive step towards enabling people to take measures to protect their lives, health and interests. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Feb 13, 2014 | Fri, Feb 21, 2014 | |
Baghdad exhibit celebrates 100 women artistsThe third annual exhibit represented a success not only for the women artists, but also the triumph of beauty and art over the violence and darkness of terrorism. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, Apr 17, 2014 | Tue, Apr 22, 2014 | |
Iraq Seeks Self-Sufficiency in Fish ProductionThe Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture recently rolled out a plan which aims to develop and expand fish farming projects in the country and to meet local market needs. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaMon, Mar 31, 2014 | Mon, Mar 31, 2014 | |
Iraq forms panel to protect natural heritage sitesThe committee will work to further the goals set out in the National Strategy for the Protection of the Environment for 2014-2017. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaThu, May 15, 2014 | Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Iraq arranges for displaced Ninawa students to sit final examsThe Ministry of Education opened four examination centres to allow students to participate in the secondround of exams, set for August 16 and 17, and September 2, 2014. |
Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Aug 6, 2014 | Wed, Aug 13, 2014 |